The Saint Paul Almanac is a literary campfire around which the diverse Saint Paul community gathers to share their stories. An experiment in democratic publishing, the 2012 Almanac brought together a multigenerational team of 18 volunteer community editors to blind select from 400 submissions the 129 stories, poems, and recipes chosen to appear in the coming edition. Every story has a unique, individual voice which, when combined with other stories in the Saint Paul Almanac, becomes a chorus encompassing all the energy of Saint Paul today. High school students’ work appears alongside writing by grandparents, and first-time writers appear next to Saint Paul literary greats such as Garrison Keillor and Max Shulman. Want to join us for the 2013 edition? In this section

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Tanpopo Noodle Shop. Photo: Andrew Ciscel/Flickr

Asian Deli & Restaurant

388 Western Avenue, Suite D
651.291.2928www.asiandelimn.com
A blend of Lao, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine aims to fulfill your lunch cravings for takeout, pickup, dine-in, or catered orders. Open Monday through Friday. Try the house special fried rice.

Bangkok Thai Deli

333 West University Avenue
651.224.4300www.bangkokthaideli.com
The stir-fried noodle dishes, soups, and curries are just what the doctor calls for in cold weather. $

Cheng Heng Restaurant

448 West University Avenue
651.222.5577
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Offering a photo album menu of authentic Cambodian and Chinese cuisine for those weary of Americanized Asian. $

Lao Thai Family Restaurant

Little Asia Cafe

995 West University Avenue
651.209.3392
Café and deli draws from Chinese, Korean, and Thai influences. Popular dishes are seafood and pho. $

Little Szechuan

422 West University Avenue
651.222.1333www.littleszechuan.com
Adventurous, eclectic Chinese dishes alongside traditional favorites. Great for those who like spice. $

Mai Village

394 West University Avenue
651.290.2585
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Enjoy steaming Vietnamese meals and a full-service bar near the koi pond or outdoor rose patio. All interior design elements are traditional family keepsakes brought from Vietnam. $$

Mango Thai

Mirror of Korea

761 North Snelling Avenue
651.647.9004www.mirrorofkorea.com
Second generation family-owned restaurant with summer and winter special menus. Food served in clay hot pots is sure to pick you up when you’re needing hot flavor. $

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

799 West University Avenue
651.222.3301www.ngonbistro.com
Innovative, contemporary Vietnamese cuisine that holds true to the flavors of traditional dishes. The Ngon food truck roams Saint Paul in the warmer months. $$

On’s Kitchen

1613 West University Avenue
651.644.1444www.onskitchen.com
Thai options from spring rolls to curry, including a few specialty dishes you can’t find anywhere else, cooked by head chef “On” Khumchaya from Thailand. $

Palace’s Pizza

Peking Garden

1488 University Avenue
651.644.0888www.pekinggardenmn.com
Serving quality homeland Cantonese dishes. Seafood specialties include squid and dungeness crab. These alternative dishes will keep you sitting at the table long after you eat, giving the flavors time to sink in. $$

Señor Wong Craft Bar

Supatra’s Thai Cuisine

967 West Seventh Street
651.222.5859www.supatra.com
Chef and owner Supatra Johnson is the author of Crying Tiger: Thai Recipes from the Heart. Her food pairs well with a BeerLao or Chang, Thailand’s national brews. And if you want to try one of Supatra’s savory recipes at home, she offers classes. $